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A photograph of an empty ornate golden throne placed before a shrine with a grey stone temple structure and a deity murti adorned with flower garlands. A framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair rests on the gold throne's red cushion, garlanded with marigold and multicolour flower strands. Flanking the throne are gold-carved pedestals, brass lamp stands and a gold tray with offerings. Orange curtains frame the open pavilion, and devotees are only faintly visible at the edges.

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August 10 20112011-08-10A photograph of an outdoor temple shrine with grey stone pillars and orange curtains tied at the sides. At the centre, a deity murti pair with a crown and garlands sits behind a golden peetha. Several people sit on the floor in front: a woman in a white sari at left, a man in white, a shaved-headed young person in white at centre, and a woman in a yellow sari at right, with brass plates of offerings and flowers in the foreground. Brass lamps stand along the shrine.2010-10-03A shrine inside a stone temple structure with orange cloth hangings on both sides. Two gold-coloured deity murti sit on a raised platform, garlanded with yellow, red and orange marigolds, with a gold kalasha-like object and brass lamps arranged in front. In the foreground a framed photograph of a seated saffron-robed man with a long mala is garlanded with flowers and placed on a chair with red upholstery. The framed portrait is a depiction, not a physical presence; no people are visible in the scene.2009-12-30A stone-pillared temple shrine open on the sides with orange curtains draped at the entrance. At the centre stands a deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed form with garlands of yellow and orange marigolds, flanked by a consort in pink and blue. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides. In front, a gilded ornate pedestal holds a framed photograph of a saffron-robed man with long hair, seated in meditation with a rudraksha mala, bordered by marigold garlands; the photograph is a printed portrait, not a physical person. Two partially visible people sit at the lower edges of the frame, one with dark hair and one with a shaved head, and a red-and-gold wooden box stands on each side of the pedestal.2010-10-02A stone shrine with a carved granite canopy and orange curtains holds a golden deity murti of a couple, adorned with a garland of marigolds and a green-and-orange sash. In front, an ornate golden-armed throne with a red velvet seat holds a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a white beaded necklace, seated with raised hand; the portrait is a depiction, not a physical person. A small brass lamp stand, brass vessels and an orange cloth bundle sit on the platform. No people are visible in the scene.2010-02-12September 09 20102010-09-09A photograph of an outdoor shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched golden niche housing a deity murti pair of a male and female figure, one in red and orange garments and crown, the other in pink and red, adorned with yellow and red garlands. Orange curtains hang at the sides, decorated with colourful woven bands. In front, a large framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned chair draped with a marigold garland, with an orange cloth on a small table below. A single white-clad attendant stands near the shrine base. Brass lamps line the altar.2010-01-13A stone shrine structure with carved pillars and orange curtains holds a deity murti of a seated Shiva and Parvati figure adorned with marigold garlands and a gold-framed arch. In front, on a gilded throne-like seat draped with marigold and rudraksha-style garlands, sits a framed photograph of a person in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, seated outdoors before a tree. Brass lamp stands flank the deity, and a few people's heads are visible at the lower right edge.2010-09-30An open-sided temple shrine under a translucent roof, with a grey stone pavilion housing a gilded deity murti of a standing couple adorned with yellow garlands, flanked by golden lamp stands. Red-and-gold drapes hang at the sides. In front stands an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation on a red-cushioned seat. A second gold chair with red cushion stands to the left, and a partly visible person in white clothing stands at the far left edge. Gold-lined red-and-white striped steps lead up to the shrine, with trees and greenery behind.2010-10-06A photograph of an open-sided shrine with grey stone pillars and an arched gold-framed niche backed by red. Inside stands a deity murti, a male and female pair with a crown and jewelled ornaments, wearing yellow and blue draped garments and garlanded with orange and red flower strands. In front is an ornate gold and red throne-style chair holding a framed printed portrait of a figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace, seated in meditation. Orange curtains with decorative borders hang at the sides, and a small table with offerings sits to the left. No physical people are visible.2010-02-20November 11 20102010-11-11A temple shrine with a stone pavilion framed by orange curtains. In the centre, a golden ornate seat with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a rudraksha mala, decorated with garlands of marigolds and red flowers. Behind it stands a deity murti with a crown and gold ornaments. Seated on the floor in front, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and several women in saris, one in orange, sit with hands folded before silver plates of flowers and offerings. Golden side chairs flank the seat.2010-09-28